Best 3 Pumpkin Praline Bars Recipes

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Pumpkin praline bars are an indulgent and delightful treat made from a combination of sweet pumpkin filling and crunchy praline topping. With their rich, nutty flavor and satisfyingly soft and chewy texture, these bars are sure to impress any dessert lover. Whether you're looking to whip up a special dessert for a festive occasion or simply craving a sweet snack, this beginner-friendly recipe will guide you through the steps of creating these delectable pumpkin praline bars from scratch.

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PUMPKIN-WALNUT PRALINE BARS



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These bars have a pumpkin pie filling and are terrific smothered in the buttery, nutty praline topping. Adapted from Food&Wine magazine(Oct. 2005). Enjoy! This is definately a Southern recipe, using pecans which are grown in Georgia!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups white flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup ice water
3 large eggs
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, mace and cloves)
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup walnuts, chopped (4 ounces)
1/4 cup white flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Make the Pastry:.
  • In food processor, combine the flour with the sugar and salt. Add the pieces of cold butter and pulse until they resemble small peas. Add the ice water and pulse just until the dough is slightly moistened. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it serveral times, until it comes together. Flatten the dough into a flat circle, wrap it in plastic and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350*F. Butter a 9"x13" glass baking dish. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry to an 11"x15" rectangle, about 1/8" thick. Trim the pastry to a 10"x14" rectangle. Roll the pastry around the rolling pin and carefully unroll it in prepared baking dish, easing it into the corners. Line the pastry with aluminum foil and fill with dried beans. Bake the pastry for 20 minutes, or until it is lightly browned and just set. Remove the foil and beans. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes longer, until the pastry is cooked through but not browned.
  • Make the filling:.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the light brown sugar, cinnamon and pumpkin-pie spice. Add the pumpkin puree and whisk until smooth. Whisk in evaporated milk until the filling is blended. Pour the filling into the prebaked crust and smooth the surface. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the filling is set around the edges but very wiggly in the center.
  • Make the Topping:.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the walnuts with the flour and brown sugar. Add the butter and stir until combined. Drop tablespoons of the topping onto the partially baked pumpkin layer. Bake about 20 minutes longer, until the topping is sizzling and golden and the pumpkin filling is just barely wiggly in the center. Let it cool completely, and cut into 16 bars. Enjoy!
  • Note: the bars can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

PUMPKIN CHEESE PRALINE BARS



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These are yummy, creamy & pretty swirled bars. Store cooled bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator, or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter ((1/2 stick)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (unbleache)
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper; brush pan with softened butter.
  • Prepare pumpkin batter;
  • In an electric mixer on medium speed, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking powder and baking soda for about 30 seconds, until evenly combined. Add butter, eggs and pumpkin; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until smooth. Scrape bowl with rubber spatula. Add flour all at once; beat on low speed for 30 seconds, until flour is evenly blended inches.
  • Pour half the pumpkin batter into prepared pan. Reserve other half in a small bowl, scraping mixing bowl well.
  • Using the same mixing bowl, prepare cream cheese batter:
  • Beat cream cheese, egg and extracts on medium speed for abut 2 minutes, until fluffy and smooth. Add sugar; beat on medium speed for about 1 minute. Spread cream cheese batter over pumpkin batter in pan.
  • Pour reserved pumpkin batter over cream cheese layer. Using a rubber spatula, cut through the batter several times through the length of the pan, then through the width of the pan, to create a marbled effect.
  • Prepare topping:
  • Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar for 2 minutes, until fluffy and light in color. Add flour and pecans; bet on low speed for about 1 minute. The mixture will be crumbly.
  • Sprinkle crumbs evenly over marbled batter.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. When done, the topping will have begun to brown and the top will feel slightly firm when touched gently with your fingertip. Remove from oven; let cool completely on wire rack; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 78.1, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.7, Protein 2.7

PUMPKIN PRALINE BARS RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 7

Original no-stick cooking spray
1 (17.5-ounce) package Pillsbury® Perfectly Pumpkin Cookie Mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8 x 8-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edge of pan. Coat with no-stick cooking spray. Stir cookie mix and 1/2 cup melted butter in medium bowl with fork until evenly moistened. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes. Whisk egg in medium bowl. Whisk in corn syrup, 2 tablespoons melted butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in pecans. Spread evenly over partially baked layer. Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until topping is set and golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Remove from pan using edges of foil. Place on cutting board. Pull foil away from sides of bars. Cool completely. Trim outer edge before cutting into bars.

Tips:

  • Use canned pumpkin puree: This is the easiest way to make these bars, and it gives them a smooth, creamy texture. If you want to use fresh pumpkin, you can roast it yourself or buy it pre-roasted. Just be sure to puree it until it is very smooth before using it in the recipe.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to set properly.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months.
  • Conclusion:

    These pumpkin praline bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. They are made with a moist pumpkin cake batter, a creamy praline filling, and a crunchy pecan topping. The bars are sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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